Each year The Rangeley Highlander hopes to shed a little light on the young adults who make up the graduating class in the hopes we can get to know them a bit better.  The questions vary each year and the graduating students have a lot on their plates so they are given the option of skipping questions for any reason.

The Rangeley community is very proud of these young adults and hopefully the students know that the people of this town are rooting for them on every step of their journey, now and always.

 

Logan Buker

Parents/Guardians- Missy and Jonny Wakefield
Post graduation plans- College
Intended major- Graphic communication
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
8th grade graduation
Finish this sentence- In 10 years, I hope to be…
Happy
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Buy a house
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
My art
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Try
Who do you want to give thanks to?
My friends and family, for being there.

Chase Carmichael

Parents/Guardians- Rebekah Carmichael and Jared Austin
What are your post graduate plans?
I will be attending Maine Maritime Academy.
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Marine Transportation Operations
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
Change the start time to 9 am
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Advisor time and playing kickball outside
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
The captain of a yacht
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Buy my own yacht
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
All-stars for soccer and basketball senior year
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Sit still in class and don’t talk back to teachers
Who do you want to give thanks to?
My friends and family who have pushed me to be the person I am.

Lily Emerson

Parents/Guardians- Katie and Jared Emerson
What are your post-graduate plans?
I am planning on going to Plymouth State University.
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Nursing
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
I personally don’t have any issues with any of the rules.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
My favorite RLRS memories are being part of the Lady Lakers Basketball team, and many of the field trips we went on.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
A traveling nurse in New England
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
If I won the lottery, the first thing I would do with the money I’d donate at least half of it to charity, and then pay off my student loans.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am proud that I was on Honor Roll for every quarter my senior year.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Always turn in Mrs. Emami’s homework
Who do you want to give thanks to?
I would like to give thanks to all my teachers for helping me with difficult tasks. I would also like to thank Lindsey Savage for helping me with college stuff. Finally I would like to thank my classmates for never failing to make me feel included and sharing laughs.

Keegan Donegan (Donny)

Parents/Guardians- Sean Donegan, Devri Byrom, Katrina Ruffner
What are your post graduate plans?
Go on a trip abroad, then go to basic training.
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
The No Swearing Rule, it’s a waste of $&@*ing time.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Playing Soccer
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
A United States Marine
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Invest in the stock market like Timmy taught me.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Graduating, almost didn’t happen!
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Don’t take opportunities for granted!
Who do you want to give thanks to?
Kate P, Rowenna Hathaway, Timmy Straub, Mrs. Feins, Mrs. Smith, Sean Donegan, Seamus Donegan, Devri Byrom, Katrina Ruffner, Raymond Beaudoin, Kathy Beaudion, and everyone else who has supported me.

Emily Eastlack

Parents/Guardians- Beth & Jamie Eastlack
What are your post graduate plans?
The University of Maine
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Business
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
Starting school at the end of August, because kids need a longer summer vacation!
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
My 2021 soccer season, the dunk tank at fun day, spirit week, Saddleback ski day, prom, end of the year cookouts, homecoming week, and advisory competitions.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Traveling the world or living somewhere warm like Hawaii with my friends. Taking care of my teacup pig or miniature dachshund. And having a good job that I enjoy doing everyday!
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
I would first buy my family members whatever they need, make our community better by adding more to our town, buy a couple of vacation homes around the world, and donate whatever is left over to either our town or animal shelters all around the world!
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
My recognitions while playing soccer, basketball, softball, and golf. Along with maintaining all A’s throughout my high school career.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Enjoy everything that comes along with school, because it will go faster than you think!
Who do you want to give thanks to?
My family, my teachers and coaches at RLRS, my friends, my community, and anyone else who has helped me along the way!

Mya Laliberte

Parents/Guardians- Seth and Shelli Laliberte
What are your post-graduate plans?
Bates College
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Psychology and politics
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
I would change school to start at 9:00 am so everyone could sleep in and arrive with a better attitude.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Prom, Soccer, Ski Racing, Class trips, and fun days like ski days at Saddleback and Field Day.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Studying law
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Pay off my college debt, and buy a new car.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Getting accepted into my first choice school, being second in my class, and winning the Mountain Valley Conference Championship with my Ski Team 4 years in a row.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Just have fun, and understand the importance of hard work- it does pay off.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
My mom, dad, brother and sister, all my teachers, especially Mrs. Emami, and all my friends and family who have made my time at RLRS so great.

Winnie LaRochelle

Parents/Guardians- Janet and Jeff LaRochelle
What are your post graduate plans?
Attending Central Maine Community College, and will continue playing basketball.
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Criminal Justice and Forensic
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
Late start Wednesdays so that we can get some extra sleep to finish off the week and give athletes more sleep from returning late from games on Tuesdays.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Scoring my 1000th point.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
an undercover agent and my alter ego lives on a farm with lots of cows, bunnies, goats, and chickens.
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
I would pay off any of my debt and my parents’ debt and plan a fun family/ friends trip. Lastly, I would save the rest.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Scoring my 1000th Point, being nominated for National Technical Honor Society, and National Honor Society.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Take every opportunity that is thrown your way, even if you are unsure about it.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
I would like to give thanks to my parents, Jeff and Janet. My brother, Kyle, Gram and Gramp, The Eastlack family, the Stokes family, and the Quimby family, Morgann T, my best friends Emily- Mimi, Bree, and Bristol. And lastly, Trevor P and his family.

Abi Madrid

Parents/Guardians- Marti Belt and Colin Madrid
What are your post graduate plans?
I will be attending Clemson University in South Carolina.
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
I will be majoring in biomedical engineering.
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
If I could change one school rule, I would change the time school starts to 9am because 8am is too early.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Some of my favorite memories at RLRS are all the conversations and laughs with my friends at the lunch table, advisory on mondays, and all the times high school students got to go outside and play.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Researching and assisting in finding cures and treatments for genetic diseases.
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
I would adopt every animal in shelters and give them a happy home.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Winning student council vice president, getting into a good college, staying true to myself, and surrounding myself with people that make me happy.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Nobody will remember your popularity status, but they will remember how you treated others— so always choose kindness.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
I want to give thanks to my parents and grandparents, my siblings, my best friends Ella, Lily, and Chase, the Halls, the Smiths, Kim Dolbier, and the RLRS teaching staff.

Bristol Quimby

Parents/Guardians- Dale and Kate Quimby
What are your post graduate plans?
I will be attending Maine Maritime Academy.
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Marine Biology and Small Vessels Operations
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
I’d make it so high school could have recess. We all need a break sometimes.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Playing kickball in the spring with the whole high school.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
In ten years I hope to be on a boat in the U.S. Virgin Islands researching different marine species.
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
I would buy my own taco truck.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Our 4 years straight of winning the MVC as a ski team.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Kindness comes first.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
I would like to give thanks to everyone that has supported me through my years at RLRS, especially my family and friends.

Lily Lavallee

Parents/Guardians- Jamie Lavallee and Nicholas Lavallee
What are your post graduate plans?
Attending The Culinary Institute of America
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
I will be majoring in Baking/Pastry Arts and Business Management
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
The school rule that I would change would be the start of the school day. Move it from 8am to 9:30 so that people are more awake and ready for the day.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
One of my favorite RLRS memories is from 8th grade when I was able to not only go to Canada for the 8th grade class trip. I was also able to go to SixFlags in Massachusetts on a chorus trip.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
The owner of a bake shop/cafe in New York City
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Travel the world
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of being accepted into my dream college and getting this far in my schooling without getting kicked out for having a smart mouth.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable, you are not the only one who is struggling and people are there to help you.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
Everyone who has gotten me to where I am, whether it be through words of encouragement or through carting me around to where I needed to be. Thank you all so much.

Gabriel Earl Richard

Parents/Guardians- Faith and Bill Richard
What are your post-graduate plans?
Trips, work on continuing life skills, cooking good food, and always spreading sunshine.
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
Be able to spend more time socializing
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Serving food at Bald Mountain Camps, saying hi to people, playing Jenga with Jeff and Payton, selling wreaths
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Helping people smile
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Buy a house with a “Gabe Cave” that has a full theater
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Always be kind and understanding.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
Mom and Dad, the many helpers who made my day easier, Sherry the Bus Driver, the Chief

Jared Norman Richard

Parents/Guardians- Faith and Bill Richard
What are your post-graduate plans?
Going on trips, working to continue life skills, enjoying good music, and always spreading sunshine
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
There should be music in the hallways all day!
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Wheeling the recycling cart and collecting the recycling with Mrs. Christensen, dancing after lunch, tug of war with classmates, working in the school gardens, speech with Nathan, Happy Birthday Zoom
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Still dancing to the music
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Buy a major sound system, give it all to Mom and Dad.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Stand tall and hear the music everywhere.  Keep dancing through the tough times.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
Mom and Dad, Lindsey, Jeff, Sherry, lunch people, the Chief

Jazmyn Robishaw

Parents/Guardians- Tanya and Jeremy Robishaw
What are your post-graduate plans?
To be a kindergarten teacher or helper
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Veterinary Science or Elementary Education
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
There should not be detention for being late. Because I always show up to school late.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Everyone welcoming me into a new school, being supportive, and helping me out when I needed it. Being able to get to know very nice people and making really nice friends.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
a Veterinarian or a kindergarten teacher or a teacher’s aide
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
I would send money to all of the homeless families and children’s hospitals.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Making it this far to graduate without giving up and breaking out of my shell to meet new people.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Always get your school work done on time and don’t show up to school late or you will get detention.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
My mom, dad and my friends for pushing me to where I am now and being supportive of me when I needed it. I also want to give a huge thank you to RLRS for welcoming me here when I barely knew anyone and for being very helpful and becoming nice friends.

Ella Shaffer

Parents/Guardians-Ethan and Nancy Shaffer
What are your post graduate plans?
Attend Emerson College in Boston
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Media Arts Production
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
The dress code, it’s sexist and silly!
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Advisory with Kate, Poetry Out Loud
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Financially stable
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Front row tickets to Taylor Swift’s next tour
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Poetry Out Loud, Congressional Art Competition
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Get out of Rangeley when you get the chance.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
Straub, Kate, and Sonja

Evan Smith

Parents/Guardians- Shawn and Erin Smith
What are your post graduate plans?
University of Southern Maine
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
Nursing
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
I think the students should be able to give the teachers homework. I feel like this is fair, because the teachers give the students homework all the time.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Playing with shaving cream in Kindergarten.
Playing soccer.
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Alive.
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Buy a new guitar.
What accomplishments are you most proud of?
Winning the middle school spelling bee in fifth grade.
Securing student of the month in seventh grade.
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Have fun.
Who do you want to give thanks to?
My family and friends.

Boden Washington

Parents/Guardians- Erin Washington and Kosal Nash
What are your post graduate plans?
Look for jobs in the welding/fabrication field
If you are attending college, what will your major be?
no college
If you could change one school rule, what would it be, and why?
I would change first period to 10 am, so I can get my beauty rest.
What are some of your favorite RLRS memories?
Looking forward to graduation
Finish this sentence.  In 10 years, I hope to be…
Rich
What’s the first thing you would do with the money if you won the lottery?
Probably move out west to take me and my buddies on snowmobiling trips
What advice do you have for underclassmen?
Do your work now, so you only have 1 class a week your senior year!
Who do you want to give thanks to?
Thanks to everyone in the community.  In a small town like this, everyone around helped to shape me to be the way I am.

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